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deskpan.dll is a module which forms a part of the Display Panning CPL Extension

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desktop.exe is a process which belongs to the Backdoor.SdBot.md Trojan and the FFIsearch Spyware. The Sdbot Trojan is installed on your computer without your knowledge and will spread via network shares, and allows attackers to remote control your computer. The FFIsearch Spyware on the other hand (stored in the %systemroot%\isrvs\ directory) is installed on your computer and will monitor your browsing habits and send information back to it's servers. Both are known security risks and should be removed immediately.

desktopmgr.exe is a process belonging to Handheld Tools Desktop Manager. This program is a non-essential process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.

desktopsuite.exe is a process belonging to Motorola Desktop Suite. This program is a non-essential process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.

desktopweather.exe is a process associated with The Weather Channel Interactive Consumer Application Software from The Weather Channel Interactive. Disabling or enabling it is down to user preference.

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deskup.exe is a process associated with Iomega Zip drives. It is used to add drive icons to the desktop. This is a non-essential process. Disabling or enabling it is down to user preference.

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devcon32.dll is the Device Configuration Manager Library. It contains a COM library that gives applications access to SoundFont and EFX functions.

devdetect.exe is a process associated with Device Detect software from ACD Systems. It detects any digital imaging products that belongs to ACD Systems. This is a non-essential process. Disabling or enabling it is down to user preference.

devdet~1.exe is a process associated with Device Detector from ACD Systems, Ltd..

devdtct2.exe is a process associated with Olympus Device Detector 2 from OLYMPUS Corporation..

devenum.dll is the core library file of DirectShow that generates dynamic information about the waveIn, waveOut, and MIDI devices available.

devenv.exe is a process which belongs to the Microsoft Visual Studio, which is an application development suite from Microsoft. This program is a non-essential system process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.

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devldr.exe is a process which is installed alongside the Sound Blaster Live! device. It is not known what the actual function of this process is. However, this program is a non-essential system process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems. See Microsoft statement regarding this file http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315327

devldr16.exe is installed alongside Creative Labs SoundBlaster 16 driver software. This application is crucial for the running of this piece of hardware and should not be removed.